Senior Liberals to face Hanson's conservative cauldron Liberal heavyweights will pitch their policy agenda to a conservative conference after Pauline Hanson drew standing ovations and Angus Taylor faced jeers. AAP · 9h ago
Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’ Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Coalition pulls out the chainsaw in energy debate Incentives for renewable energy projects and net zero targets would be scrapped within one month of the next election if the coalition wins. AAP · Sep 23
$46k Palau Wi-Fi tab, NCA hunt and new tech deal rules Australia pays $46k for Palau summit internet boost. The Canberra Times · Sep 6
'Things won't change': PM insists GST deal is iron clad Anthony Albanese has promised he won't backtrack on a generous GST deal for WA, despite protests from other jurisdictions that it's unfair. AAP · Aug 24
Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait While the government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices, the opposition warns a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent. AAP · Jul 13
'No resources': One Nation defends uncosted policies Pauline Hanson's rising right-wing party has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost. AAP · Jul 12
Right-wing rivals locked in 'race to the bottom': PM Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances. AAP · Jul 5
'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel. AAP · May 26
Diesel standards eased as fuel shortages deepen Measures to help more diesel flow into the domestic market have been announced as hundreds of service stations across Australia run dry. AAP · Mar 23
Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile as Bowen insists country ‘nowhere near’ running out Energy minister cuts fuel companies’ minimum stock obligations to free up diesel and petrol, which will be directed to regional Australia The Guardian - AU · Mar 13
Liberals pledge new direction as toppled leader resigns Angus Taylor will face his first test as Liberal leader at a heavily contested by-election after he knifed Sussan Ley and triggered her resignation. AAP · Feb 12
Flood of frontbench resignations as Liberals prepare for Friday leadership showdown A bevy of Liberal frontbenchers supporting Angus Taylor’s leadership challenge resigned their positions on Thursday, ahead of Friday’s 9am party vote. The Conversation · Feb 12
Angus Taylor will challenge for the Liberal leadership – but who will be the deputy? Contenders for next deputy opposition leader include Jane Hume, Tim Wilson and Ted O’Brien The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2025 New behaviour standards are in place for parliament but crossbenchers say question time still rife with bullying Independent MP Zali Steggall says it’s not always clear who is behind disorderly behaviour – and sometimes it can be a whole section of a political party
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2025 View from The Hill: Coalition parties jointly cremate net zero, while leadership contenders circle Sussan Ley The Coalition parties on Sunday formally endorsed a joint policy on climate and energy that drops the commitment to net zero and gives priority to affordable power. But settling this contentious issue has failed to ease the pressure on Sussan Ley’s leadership.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025 Factchecking five Coalition claims about net zero, from power prices to the $9tn cost As Liberals join Nationals in abandoning a 2050 emissions target, we unpick some of the opposition’s talking points
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025 Afternoon Update: Liberals ditch emissions pledge; News Corp rejects climate ‘denial machine’ claims; and an F1 burger curse Liberal frontbench decides future Coalition government would not withdraw from Paris climate agreement altogether
AAP · Nov 12, 2025 Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.
The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025 View from The Hill: Conservative Liberals hold ‘power walk’ before delivering coup de grâce to net zero The Liberals are set to dump net zero after a strong majority at a special party meeting spoke against the existing commitment to it.
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025 Crisafulli declares end to ‘cannoli diplomacy’ with Albanese over lack of hospital funding – as it happened This blog is closed.
AAP · Nov 8, 2025 Liberals risk joining 'baddies' with fossil-fuel push Australia cannot pull out of the Paris Agreement, a Liberal frontbencher has declared, as his party prepares to face off over climate and energy policy.
The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025 View from The Hill: fractured Liberals drown net zero and themselves in a torrent of verbiage Here is a statistic that tells you what a self-defeating funk the federal opposition is in. On Monday alone, as it wallowed in the crisis over energy policy, its parliamentarians indulged in more than 35 media appearances.
AAP · Nov 2, 2025 Warning for Liberals on net zero as axing calls grow A push to dump a major climate policy threatens to consign the coalition to even more years in the political wilderness as the Liberals close in on a decision.